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Andrea Mujica
August 11, 2023

Community meets, greets Johnny Damon

Local baseball fans gathered at New York Beer Project Saturday, Aug. 5, to meet and greet former MLB player Johnny Damon and to participate in the Local Legends Card Show.

Sports

Amy Quesinberry Price
August 11, 2023

Women’s self-defense class offered

The Winter Garden Police Department will use S.A.F.E. techniques at the free event.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 11, 2023

Marc Hutchinson is Winter Garden’s new economic development director

Hutchinson, who has more than 14 years of experience with the city, has assumed the role previously held by Tanja Gerhartz, who retired Aug. 4.

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By Annabelle Sikes
August 11, 2023

WSMS students celebrate new campus

Wildcat families will have a home to call their own as the new, state-of-the-art WSMS campus will officially open for the first day of school Thursday, Aug. 10.

Southwest Orange
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Andrea Mujica
August 10, 2023

Westyn Bay home tops Ocoee sales from July 22 to 28

A home in Westyn Bay topped all Ocoee residential real-estate transactions from July 22 to 28.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 10, 2023

PHOTOS: West Orange seniors mark their parking spots

The parking lot at West Orange High School was a sea of bright colors as seniors added their creative touch to their individual spaces.

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By DANIEL GONZALEZ I OCOEE HIGH SCHOOL
August 10, 2023

This summer's hot flicks

Summer School Zone writer Daniel Gonzalez selected two of his favorite films of the summer.

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By Annabelle Sikes
August 10, 2023

Brenda Crenshaw opens Crenshaw Academy

Brenda Crenshaw, owner and founder of The Crenshaw School, is opening Crenshaw Academy. The academy will remain located at the heart of Gotha.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 10, 2023

OCPS welcomes students back to school

An estimated 212,000 pupils are headed to their classrooms throughout Orange County Thursday, Aug. 10.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 9, 2023

Artist, past SOBO director Paul Gerding dies

Windermere resident Paul Gerding was known for his enthusiasm for art and photography, his charisma and sense of humor, and his love for his family and friends.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Andrea Mujica
August 9, 2023

Oakland Avenue Charter School among top schools in Orange County on FCAT science assessment

The school tested in the top four schools in Orange County at the fifth-grade FCAT Science Sunshine State Standards test for the 2022-23 academic year.

Observer School Zone

Amy Quesinberry Price
August 9, 2023

Polis: East Winter Garden residents most concerned about infrastructure

The results of a recent survey were shared at the July 24 meeting of the East Winter Garden Revitalization Network.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Andrea Mujica
August 9, 2023

West Orange Foundation announces new funding opportunity

With a focus in food insecurity, the West Orange Foundation is excited to launch its 2023 grant application season.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 9, 2023

Art students create folk-art mural

A community center in Windermere has a colorful and scenic wall following a summer of painting for eight teens.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 9, 2023

Vaudeville memories preserved in late mom’s diaries

Barbara Patch, of Dr. Phillips, has written a book that features excerpts from diary entries her mother wrote when she was a stage performer from 1927 to 1935.

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